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Excitement builds for inaugural #BarrowMusic eventThere will be something for everyone to enjoy from this Thursday, September 30 to Sunday, October 3. 24 September 2021
Barrow named as priority area by Arts Council EnglandThe organisation has announced the borough will be one of 15 priority places in the North where they want to develop new opportunities for investment. 01 March 2022
Free-guided tours of Barrow's historic Town Hall for national Heritage Open DaysBarrow Borough Council is opening up the historic Town Hall and offering free guided tours to members of the public. 03 September 2021
Ambitious plan to create university building in #BrilliantBarrow takes shapeAn image of how the university campus building could look has been revealed as part of work to develop a detailed business case for the project. 23 August 2021
Two new jobs at Barrow Park Leisure CentreBarrow Forward Limited is looking for a new Finance Manager and Marketing Executive to join the team at the Leisure Centre .... 20 August 2021
Planning permission sought to get work underway at Marina Village SitePLANNING permission to remediate Barrow's high profile Marina Village site is being sought in order to allow work to get underway. 19 August 2021
Borough council car parks to help boost area's visitor economyMotorhome and campervan drivers will be able to stay overnight in four car parks owned by Barrow Borough Council. 05 August 2022
Council leaders express disappoint that The Bay proposal not selected by GovernmentThe Leaders of three neighbouring councils have expressed disappointment that Government has not selected The Bay as part of its local government reorganisation for Cumbria announced today. 21 July 2021
Areas selected for innovative #BrilliantBarrow Housing Renewal schemeThe project forms part of #BrilliantBarrow - an initiative which has secured an offer of £25 million from the Government's Towns Fund for a series of projects that could transform Barrow for... 02 July 2021
Healthy future ahead for Barrow leisure servicesThe operation of Barrow's leisure centre is to be transferred to a new not-for-profit enterprise overseen by Barrow Borough Council. 21 June 2021
Additional Covid funding will further support borough businessesA top up payment from the Government's Additional Restrictions Grant will be automatically transferred to eligible businesses. 17 June 2021
Barrow Town Hall set to reopen for appointments only due to Covid restrictionsCustomers will be able to book a time slot if they need support or to discuss an essential matter. 18 February 2022
Barrow's incredible market celebrates golden anniversary with exciting plansThe popular market hall was officially opened on June 10, 1971 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Pic courtesy of The Mail. 09 June 2021
School children help shape ambitious #BrilliantBarrow plan for Earnse BayPupils at five schools in the borough have shared their ideas for a community space at the location. 03 June 2021
New youth hub to open thanks to Accelerated Towns FundingPioneering Barrow organisation Drop Zone will occupy the new town centre location to improve access to services for children and young people. 26 May 2021
Final call issued for Local Restrictions Support Grant applicationsBusinesses are asked to check their eligibility before the closing date for applications of May 31. 18 February 2022